This presentation, from the Oklahoma Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program, discusses the management of soils for market farming operations. It covers the basics of soil science (soil texture, pore space and compaction, water movement, soil moisture), describes the ideal organic soil, presents an overview of the functions and importance of soil organic matter, and reviews plant nutrition and soil pH.
Author: Warren Roberts, George Kuepper
Date: 2013
Pages: 46